Farrow & Ball Paint

I love the palette and quality of Farrow & Ball paint and I've been considering the exterior paint for my vintage caravan project.

Farrow & Ball's 'Old White' is an old favourite of mine. I have a large bookcase painted in the aged grey/green white and it looks lovely.

Choosing exterior paint can be tricky. I've purchased quite a few sample pots and at £3.99 a pot it can end up being quite costly.

My favourite Farrow & Ball exterior paint that I have used to date is Lichen - it's a very soft green with a grey tone and perhaps a popular colour amongst the traditional Cotswold Stone houses.

The vintage caravan was originally painted in two colours - Beige top and bottom and a green stripe running through the centre. Although I like to be sympathetic to the age and character of the caravan I  don't necessarily want to paint it in this way and I'm hoping a block of colour will work.

Farrow & Ball's Blue Gray is a favourite as is Light Blue. French Gray and Mizzle have caught my eye. Pigeon looks fantastic.

What colour does a girl choose? Damn you Farrow & Ball - I want them all!

Have you met Miss Potter?

Miss Potter, my new office at the bottom of the garden... This old girl is a Sprite 400 and although in perfect original condition dating back to the late 1960's she is in great need of paint and fabric to make the perfect cosy garden space.

I'm really not keen on the overly shabby chic look or the loud busy colour and fabrics of Cath Kidston as most people do to vintage caravans. I want to create a relaxing space of muted green/gray and cream. I think Farrow and Ball will be just the job! What do you think?

For inspiring vintage caravan design see Jo Pilkington's 'Mad Dogs and Vintage Vans'. I've met Jo and she very kindly gave me a tour of her glamping site in the heart of the Wye Valley.  

I challenge you not to be inspired into seeking out your very own vintage van!